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  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voicemail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.

  • Page 4: Replacing The Battery

    Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM card.

  • Page 5: Replacing The Cover

    Replacing the Cover Press down on the corners of the battery cover until you hear a click. Verify that the battery cover is secured. Check that the battery is properly installed before turning on the phone. Installing or Removing the Memory Card Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as music, pictures, video or other files.
  • Page 6 Place the microSD card into the slot (as shown) and push lightly with your thumb or finger until you hear a light click sound. Ensure the memory card’s gold contact pins face downward and the card is placed so that the indentations on the card face the same direction as those illustrated.

  • Page 7: Charging A Battery

    Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.

  • Page 8: Low Battery Indicator

    Incorrect Correct Note: The previous illustration displays the correct and incorrect method for connecting the charger. If the charger is inserted incorrectly, damage to the accessory port occurs therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the travel adapter’s connector from the phone.

  • Page 9: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the Phone On or Off Press and hold the key until the phone switches on. If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, use the keypad to enter this password and press If the phone asks for a PIN, use the keypad to enter the PIN and press The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the term displays on the upper left half of your screen.

  • Page 10: Accessing Your Voicemail

    Accessing Your Voicemail You can press and hold the key on the keypad or use the phone’s menu to access your voicemail. To access voicemail using the menu: In Idle mode, press and hold Your phone dials the specified voicemail number. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.

  • Page 11: Understanding Your Phone

    Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

  • Page 12: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller. Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items. The option for the soft key displays on the bottom, left portion of the screen.
  • Page 13 Messaging key allows you to program this key as a shortcut to your favorite messaging application. You can reprogram the key at any time. Voicemail key allows you to quickly access your voicemail. Press and hold this key for two seconds to automatically dial your voicemail’s phone number.

  • Page 14: Camera View Of Your Phone

    This phone also offers the convenience of a slideout QWERTY keyboard. To open the phone to access the keyboard, rotate the phone 90 degrees to the left. Slide the top section of the phone up to open, as shown. To view the display in landscape mode and access the keyboard, slide the phone open as show. Camera View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the back of the phone.

  • Page 15: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone Phone anchor allows you to connect a strap with which to carry the phone. Remove the back battery cover to fully install a strap to this phone anchor. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call.

  • Page 16: Display Layout

    Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has three areas: Display Your phone has a display on the front of the phone. From this front display you can monitor activity and status of your phone such as signal strength and battery levels.

  • Page 17: Missed Messages Tab

    Missed Messages Tab When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations: on the phone’s screen, Missed messages tab, and on the icon bar at the top of the screen. 555-555-5555 Icons This list identifies the symbols that appear on your phone’s display screen: Shows the received signal strength.
  • Page 18 Displays when a new text message is received. Displays when a new voicemail is received. Displays when a new Picture message, or Audio postcard is received. Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. Displays when the Call Forwarding feature is active. Displays when Vibration Mode is active.
  • Page 19 Backlight A backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting within the Backlight menu. The display turns off after one minute to conserve battery power.

  • Page 20: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.

  • Page 21: Accessing A Menu Function By Scrolling

    Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling In Idle mode, press Menu. Scroll using the Navigation keys to reach a main menu (for example: Settings). Press Select or to enter the menu. If the menu contains sub-menus, (for example, Personalize), after highlighting the sub menu, press Select If the menu you selected contains further options, repeat this step.

  • Page 22: Changing Your Settings

    Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. Personalize Using this menu you can personalize the Sound, Display, Phone, Messaging key, Ringtones, Slide open shortcut, Menu design, Language, Greeting message, and Time and Date.

  • Page 23: Message Tone

    Alert type allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. Use the Right or Left Navigation key to select an Alert type. The following options are available: • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ringtone menu. •...

  • Page 24: Power On/Off Tone

    Power on/off tone This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off. Select Tone 1 or Tone 2. Select Off to turn the sound off. Press Save to confirm your selection. Slide tone This menu allows you to choose from four tones, or Off when sliding the phone open.

  • Page 25: Home Screen

    Home Screen This option allows you to display the Calendar as a background wallpaper or select None. Info Display This menu allows you to select the text size and color for your font. To change the size of the font: Highlight the Text style option and press the Left or Right Navigation key to select between: Outline, or Shadow.
  • Page 26 Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select either Monochrome, Gradation, or Basic (black or white). If you select Monochrome or Gradation, select another option by pressing the Down Navigation key then scroll through the available choices. Choose from up to 15 different options. Press Save to save your change.

  • Page 27: Phone Settings

    Touch the left soft key to lower the bightness level, or the right soft key to raise the brightness level. Press to save your configuration. Phone settings You can customize various phone settings. ➔ ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, press Menu Settings Personalize Phone settings and press Select or...

  • Page 28: Lock Applications

    The following options are available: – Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. – Enable: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. Lock applications With this feature you can lock your applications which provide access to information such as call history, IM, Messages, Files(Sounds, Images, Videos, Music, Other files, Calendar and To do, Notes, and People).

  • Page 29: Change Pin2 Code

    Check PIN code When the Check PIN code feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Note: Before enabling or disabling the PIN Check feature, you must enter your PIN. The following options are available: –...

  • Page 30: Usb Mode

    USB mode This menu selects the method of communication for the USB port. Important!: Note: The Bluetooth feature must first be disabled before initiating a USB connection with the phone. Prior to connecting the USB cable to the phone, install the latest version of the PC Studio application. This application installs the necessary USB drivers onto your machine.

  • Page 31: Slide Open Shortcut

    Slide Open Shortcut This feature enables you to set the phone so that when you slide the phone open you can either create a message, or use IM. ➔ ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, press Menu Settings Personalize Slide open shortcut and press Select Highlight your selection: No shortcut, Create message, or IM and press Select or .

  • Page 32: Time And Date

    • Cancel: allows you to exit the menu and return to the Personalize options. Press to confirm your selections. Time and Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. ➔ ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, press Menu Settings Personalize Time and Date and press Select or...

  • Page 33: Call Settings

    Highlight the Time format field and use the Left or Right Navigation key to make a selection (12 hours or 24 hours). Higlight the Date field and enter a date as you would text. Higlight the Date format field and use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the desired format. Press Save to save your changes, or Back to cancel.

  • Page 34: Auto Redial

    Auto redial In this menu, you can automatically redial the last number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to connect. ➔ ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, press Menu Settings Call settings Auto redial and press Select or Press the Up or Down Navigation key to make your selection then press the Save soft key to save your new selection.

  • Page 35: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 36: Please Note The Following Information When Using Your Handset

    For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 37: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp or 1-800-822-8837 for more information. UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines.

  • Page 38: Do Wireless Phones Pose A Health Hazard

    Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.

  • Page 39: What Are The Results Of The Research Done Already

    FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.

  • Page 40: What Is Fda Doing To Find Out More About The Possible Health Effects Of Wireless Phone Rf

    more years' follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.

  • Page 41: What About Children Using Wireless Phones

    Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.

  • Page 42: What About Wireless Phone Interference With Medical Equipment

    users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.

  • Page 43: Road Safety

    Health Protection Agency: • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration: • http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/ CellPhones/default.htm Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.

  • Page 44: Responsible Listening

    Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
  • Page 45 You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately. • When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to •...
  • Page 46 You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: http://www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320...

  • Page 47: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov 1-888-232-6348 TTY Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 48: Implantable Medical Devices

    Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantable medical device when the phone is turned ON;...

  • Page 49: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.

  • Page 50: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone

    If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident;...

  • Page 51: Product Performance

    For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both • installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

  • Page 52: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not • in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since...

  • Page 53: Care And Maintenance

    Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or • business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
  • Page 54 Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp • or melt certain plastics. Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside •...

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